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VIC · Cardinia Council

Tynong, VIC, 3813

Current weather

13.2°CModerate drizzle

75% humidity · 6 km/h wind · 16.9° / 10.6° today · 2.2 mm rain

Desirability index

15/100

#413 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Tynong is a small locality in the Cardinia area, home to around 523 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 35 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-17%), roughly 66.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
523
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,976
Dwelling vacancy
8.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
16 of 183
Median monthly mortgage
$1,718
Employment rate
62.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
15 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
35
Against the person
8
Against property
15
Rate per 1,000 residents
66.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 65 residents
State safety percentile
59.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-16.7%

Most common offence types

  • A212 Non-Fv Serious Assault2
  • B21 Criminal Damage5
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle3
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order10
  • Other Crimes Against The Person4

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,030
  • St Thomas Aquinas CollegeCombined

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Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Tynong Railway Station
  • Tynong Station
  • Tynong Station/Nar Nar Goon - Longwarry Rd
  • Tynong Station/Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Rd

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

26 planning-related records

2021· 12 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of the land for an extension to an existing dwelling and the development of a non-habitable building (shed)
    340 MONT ALBERT ROAD TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a Dependent Person's Unit
    345 NINE MILE ROAD TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Application to amend the endorsed plans associated with the use and development of the land for a dwelling and buildings and works associated with agriculture for horse stables used associated with a horse training facility
    11 KNIGHTS COURT TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Use and development of the land for a Dwelling
    6 SWEENEY COURT TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots
    62 RAILWAY AVENUE TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Alterations and extension to existing dwelling and associated works
    2530 PRINCES HIGHWAY TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development of the land for a garage
    70 Tynong RoadWithdrawn
  • Development of the land for Horse Stables and associated buildings and works
    16 KNIGHTS COURT TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots
    80 RAILWAY AVENUE TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a postal agency and food and drink premises, and display of signage
    36A RAILWAY AVENUE TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • extension of time on planning permit T170821
    31-33 Tynong RoadWithdrawn
  • Development of the land for horse stables and associated facilities
    4 KNIGHTS COURT TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 14 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Replace the northern stable block with a 2000 m2 float car park
    12 SWEENEY COURT TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for horse stables and associated facilities
    3 Sweeney CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for horse stables and associated facilities
    5 Sweeney CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for horse stables and associated facilities
    9 Sweeney CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for horse stables and associated facilities
    7 Sweeney CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with a horse training facility (horse stables, shed and walker/round yard)
    6 Sweeney CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Subdivision of the land into three (3) lots
    1-3 Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    43 Tynong RoadNOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2020

  • Development of the land for horse stables associated with a horse training facility
    13 SWEENEY COURT TYNONG 3813Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Development of the land for six (6) horse shelters associated with horse training and stabling
    13 Knights CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed) and associated works
    14 Quarry RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for horse stables associated with a horse training facility
    13 Sweeney CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with an garage
    60 Tynong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a Postal Agency, display business identification signage and associated works
    48 Railway AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Tynong Station/Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry RdBus stop
  • Tynong CFAFire station

    47 Nar Nar Goon - Longwarry Road, Tynong

  • TynongTrain station
  • Tynong 1Train station
  • Tynong 2Train station

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Tynong Recreation ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
15.0/100
Cohort rank
#413 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Tynong Recreation Reservegovernmentpark
  • Alterations and extension to existing dwelling and associated worksplanning2530 PRINCES HIGHWAY TYNONG 3813Lodged 28 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to amend the endorsed plans associated with the use and development of the land for a dwelling and buildings and works associated with agriculture for horse stables used associated with a horse training facilityplanning11 KNIGHTS COURT TYNONG 3813Lodged 26 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with a horse training facility (horse stables, shed and walker/round yard)planning6 Sweeney CourtLodged 20 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an garageplanning60 Tynong RoadLodged 04 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for Horse Stables and associated buildings and worksplanning16 KNIGHTS COURT TYNONG 3813Lodged 19 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a garageplanning70 Tynong RoadLodged 22 Apr 2021 · Withdrawn
  • Development of the land for an extension to an existing dwelling and the development of a non-habitable building (shed)planning340 MONT ALBERT ROAD TYNONG 3813Lodged 22 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)planning43 Tynong RoadLodged 11 Sep 2020 · NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed) and associated worksplanning14 Quarry RoadLodged 07 Apr 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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